Eden Foods
Eden Foods – Clinton, Michigan seeks a Regional Sales Manager in the Southwest US region.
This role focuses on building relationships and merchandising.
Travel to key accounts is required.
A professional background in sales and a knowledge of natural foods are essential.
Overview Eden Foods is a natural food company offering artisan, pure, organic pantry fare since 1968.
Consistent organic standards for authentic purity and quality have been established and continually evolved.
Commonsense moral and ethical business practices set Eden Foods apart in the food industry.
The primary mission is to provide people with food they deserve, and success is driven by merchandising.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop goals, strategies, plans, and tactics to establish and nurture business relationships, improve product knowledge, record data, and achieve merchandising for Eden items.
Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about the industry, key personnel, and their developments.
Provide insightful sales projections to headquarters.
Manage budgets in concert with HQ Sales staff.
Use and understand Eden Foods’ business systems.
Work proactively with distributors, retailers, co‑ops, eCommerce businesses, Eden food brokers, and Eden HQ.
Manage, train, and direct Eden food brokers; educate them about Eden and its offerings to achieve desired results.
Keep all business communication clear and forthright.
Distribute company messages to accurately convey Eden Foods’ quality, services, and opportunities for mutually beneficial business results.
Collaborate with Eden Foods’ Departments, drawing upon their strengths.
Act in accordance with Eden Foods’ Terms of Sale; non‑compliant matters must be written as an Incentive Agreement in a timely manner.
Become proficient in Salesforce (CRM), Eden Foods’ digital network, and AcctVantage (ERP).
Help oversee and protect Eden Foods’ intellectual property, including copyrights.
Required Skills
Education and experience suitable for performing sales‑management tasks in the food industry.
Ability to build strong business relationships with other professionals.
Organizational skills with attention to accurate detail.
Clear, straightforward, and forthright communication skills.
Reliable follow‑up and follow‑through.
Strong written, verbal, and computer skills.
Forward‑thinking entrepreneurial willingness, initiative, and enthusiasm.
Ability to travel independently.
Professional maintenance of consistently high moral and ethical standards.
This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive or a complete explanation of all duties.
Employees are required to perform duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or Eden Management.
Eden Foods reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
Employment type: Full‑time.
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This role focuses on building relationships and merchandising.
Travel to key accounts is required.
A professional background in sales and a knowledge of natural foods are essential.
Overview Eden Foods is a natural food company offering artisan, pure, organic pantry fare since 1968.
Consistent organic standards for authentic purity and quality have been established and continually evolved.
Commonsense moral and ethical business practices set Eden Foods apart in the food industry.
The primary mission is to provide people with food they deserve, and success is driven by merchandising.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop goals, strategies, plans, and tactics to establish and nurture business relationships, improve product knowledge, record data, and achieve merchandising for Eden items.
Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about the industry, key personnel, and their developments.
Provide insightful sales projections to headquarters.
Manage budgets in concert with HQ Sales staff.
Use and understand Eden Foods’ business systems.
Work proactively with distributors, retailers, co‑ops, eCommerce businesses, Eden food brokers, and Eden HQ.
Manage, train, and direct Eden food brokers; educate them about Eden and its offerings to achieve desired results.
Keep all business communication clear and forthright.
Distribute company messages to accurately convey Eden Foods’ quality, services, and opportunities for mutually beneficial business results.
Collaborate with Eden Foods’ Departments, drawing upon their strengths.
Act in accordance with Eden Foods’ Terms of Sale; non‑compliant matters must be written as an Incentive Agreement in a timely manner.
Become proficient in Salesforce (CRM), Eden Foods’ digital network, and AcctVantage (ERP).
Help oversee and protect Eden Foods’ intellectual property, including copyrights.
Required Skills
Education and experience suitable for performing sales‑management tasks in the food industry.
Ability to build strong business relationships with other professionals.
Organizational skills with attention to accurate detail.
Clear, straightforward, and forthright communication skills.
Reliable follow‑up and follow‑through.
Strong written, verbal, and computer skills.
Forward‑thinking entrepreneurial willingness, initiative, and enthusiasm.
Ability to travel independently.
Professional maintenance of consistently high moral and ethical standards.
This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive or a complete explanation of all duties.
Employees are required to perform duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or Eden Management.
Eden Foods reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
Employment type: Full‑time.
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